USER GUIDE TB-9034 ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator Made in the Installation, Operation and Maintenance United States of America The ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator detects most ESD events by the specific electromagnetic signature these events produce. Therefore, the performance of the ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator must be looked at in view of wave propagation. Just like with a microphone, the farther away from the source of the signal you are, the weaker the signal will be. When searching for the sources of ESD events, it is advisable to get as close as is practical, considering necessary safety precautions, to the suspected sources. In a typical tool, such as an IC handler or a pick-and-place SMT machine, such sources of ESD events may include places of IC pick-up and IC placement on any conductive or even dissipative surface. When working with the automated equipment, always observe safety precautions as recommended by equipment manufacturer and your companys practices. Operation When the ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator is turned on, it is ready to detect, count and measure most ESD events. Bar Graph Display The 10-LED bar graph shows the relative strength of most Figure 1. CTM082 ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator. ESD events. If an ESD event does not exceed the set alarm level, LEDs indicating its strength are green. Whenever the Description strength of an event exceeds the set threshold, LEDs turn The CTM082 ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator is an easy-to-use red. hand-held device that is designed to detect and count ESD events that can damage sensitive components and cause Event strength is a factor of many variables: tool lockups, erratic behavior and parametric errors. The accumulated static voltage The capacitance of the charged objects (a larger object Event Counter holds more charge than a smaller one) The physical size of discharging objects A four-digit display counts the number of events equal to The environment or exceeding the threshold. To reset the counter, press the The distance from ESD event occurrence actuator of the Set side switch inwards. The counter is also reset when the power is turned off. Therefore, one should exercise good judgement in comparing the strength of ESD events captured under CDM Mode different conditions. In a typical industrial environment there are many sources that produce signals similar to those of ESD events. Such Threshold Adjustment signals may include relays, solenoids, stepper motors or The ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator can detect ESD events in similar devices. In order to separate ESD events from a wide dynamic range. For most applications, only the events non-related EMI (electromagnetic interference) events, the that exceed certain strengths are of importance. Threshold ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator employs a filter that separates setting in the ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator is critical in waveforms of the signals and rejects the ones that are identifying only ESD events of the strength equal or above different from a classic shape of an ESD event. the level of importance to you. First, try to use the ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator with CDM filter switch turned off. This allows you to assess the Threshold setting is done by a small rotary/push switch on complete environment. If you observe extraneous events, the right side of the ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator. then the turn CDM filter switch on. SCS - 926 JR Industrial Drive, Sanford, NC 27332 (919) 718-0000 Website: StaticControl.com 2016 DESCO INDUSTRIES, INC. TB-9034 Page 1 of 3 July 2016 Employee OwnedChecking the Current Threshold ESD Event: Bar Graph Shows relative ESD event Simply push the actuator of the switch inwards. One red LED strength will show the current ESD event threshold. Any event equal Filter Indicator: Shows that ESD Pro ESD Event to or exceeding this level will produce a count and a beep, Indicator is in filter mode (rejection of EMI most Events). and the LED bar graph will show it in red. An event below Low Battery: Shows that the battery needs to be this level will still be shown on the bar graph in green, but no replaced. count or sound will be produced. Power Setting the Threshold ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator uses a 9V alkaline battery. Do To set a new threshold, do not press the switch. Rather, not use any other type of battery. If you are not using your move its actuator up or down. Once the switch begins to ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator for an extended period of time, move, one red LED appears on the bar graph display. As the remove the battery from the unit in order to prevent damage switch moves up and down, this red LED moves accordingly caused by battery leakage. and its position indicates the new threshold level. Installing the Battery Saving the Threshold Level Remove the battery door at the back of ESD Pro ESD Event After the new threshold is set, release the switch actuator Indicator and attach the 9V battery to the battery clips. and then press it inwards. The new current threshold is now Observe the polarity of the battery. Re-install the battery saved. The next time you power up your ESD Pro ESD door. Event Indicator, this level will be automatically set. Low-Battery Indicator When battery voltage gets low, the low battery indicator on ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator Features the display appears. Refer to the following pages of this Users Guide for Turning ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator On and Off a detailed explanation of each control, indicator and Move the actuator of the power slide switch to the right. The connection. ESD event counter should display a number of captured events, usually 0 at this point. The events counter is reset when the power is turned off. To turn the power off, move the actuator of power slide switch to the left. The ESD Pro ESD Antenna Event Indicator has no automatic shut-off. Dont forget to turn it off when not in active use. Power Switch Antenna Sound Switch In order for the ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator to detect most ESD Event ESD events, its antenna needs to be properly installed. CDM Filter Strength Bar Screw the antenna using only your fingersno tools since Switch Graph overtightening the connection may lead to damage to the instrument. Filter Sound Indicator Alarm Threshold The ESD Pro ESD Event Indicator can produce audible Adjustment/Reset alarm when an event is deleted. In order to enable this function, move the actuator of sound slide switch to the right. Low-Battery Event Counter Indicator Battery Compartment (on the back) Figure 2. Controls and Indicators. Controls and Indicators Power Switch: Turns power on and off Sound Switch: Turns the sound on and off CDM Filter Switch: Turns EMI-rejection mode on and off. Alarm Threshold: Adjusts alarm threshold up and down. Displays current alarm threshold. Resets the Event Counter. Event Counter: Counts ESD events above the set threshold. SCS - 926 JR Industrial Drive, Sanford, NC 27332 (919) 718-0000 Website: StaticControl.com 2016 DESCO INDUSTRIES, INC. TB-9034 Page 2 of 3 Employee Owned